Devost v. New Hampshire Electric Coop., Inc.

The plaintiffs Devost own a camp property on Lake Norton in the Town of Norton. It is presently a seasonal dwelling but with conversion to year-round use in prospect. The defendant utility services the area with electricity. The litigation involves the refusal by the utility to extend a line to provide the dwelling with service. The Public Service Board, after hearing, required by order that the service be provided under the monetary terms stated in the filed tariffs of the utility. The appeal is based on the claim of the company that, under that tariff, it has the option of refusing service…